Esther Newton Made Me Gay
movie

Released March 17, 2022
Genres:
Overview
Esther Newton was drawn to the drag scene as a student in the 1950s. Identifying as both butch lesbian and between genders, she felt a kinship with the queens; what the feminine clothing society expected her to wear felt like a form of drag. Her 1972 book ‘Mother Camp: Female Impersonators in America’ is noted as the first rigorous study of its kind. Now entering her sixth decade writing about queer communities, Newton exudes wisdom and a healthy dose of New York no-nonsense. The film’s amazing archive footage encompasses gay liberation, the feminist sex wars, AIDS activism and life on the safe haven of Fire Island. Her other main passion is dog training, so this illuminating history lesson is peppered with poodles!
Runtime
1h 32m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Esther Newton Made Me Gay
Status
Released
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
Konsonant
United States
Chroma Center
United States
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Cresting Moon Productions
United States
The Film Collaborative
United States